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F1 season finale this weekendF1 season finale this weekend

The Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix will take place at the Yas Marina Circuit this weekend after years of waiting. Billions of dollars worth of building work and months of hype have taken place to make this event a reality.The 2009 season will witness its last event as UAE’s first proper F1 race. Eve…

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29Oct2009

BMW cancels 5 Series convertible launchBMW cancels 5 Series convertible launch

BMW has confirmed that it had plans to launch a convertible variant of the M5. The M5 convertible had been developed around two decades ago and was going to be launched at the next Geneva motor show. The plan of launching the car was called off owing to sales concerns. The manufacturer felt that lau…

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29Oct2009

Honda's labour problems resolvedHonda's labour problems resolved

After running into deep labour problems for a few months now, it is said that Honda have resolved the labour issues by getting into a new agreement with the workers.Honda is India's leading bike and scooter manufacturer with very good customer satisfaction ratings.…

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29Oct2009

New Car Deliveries Delayed - Is it the right time to buy?New Car Deliveries Delayed - Is it the right time to buy?

A spike in new car bookings has caught manufacturers by surprise. This has caused a backlog in deliveries and most manufacturers are unable to deliver cars before 20 to 30 days. This means that as a buyer you will wait longer for your dream car and you will not be able to negotiate any deals with th…

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28Oct2009

SX4 Facelift - 7.6 Lakhs On RoadSX4 Facelift - 7.6 Lakhs On Road

Maruti’s once popular mid-size sedan, the SX4 has been given a mid-life makeover. The cosmetic upgrades include restyled bumpers, a honeycomb grille, new tail-lights and some much needed side accoutrements. The exterior changes have certainly helped it mask its height, which used to make it stand ou…

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27Oct2009

Formula1: Jenson might drive for McLarenFormula1: Jenson might drive for McLaren

If Formula One rumor mongers are to be believed, then Jenson Button will be donning a McLaren racing suit for the next season. The 2009 F1 champion is yet to sign a driver’s contract with any of the teams including Brawn GP. Mclaren intends to replace Heikki Koveleinan for the 2010 championship. The…

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27Oct2009

Hyundai plans to expand its used car armHyundai plans to expand its used car arm

Hyundai motor says that it plans to expand its used car business exponentially. Currently it operates less than 50 used car supported dealerships and intends to increase it to over 200 by end of next year. The used car market is expected to grow multifold in the coming years, and manufacturers have …

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27Oct2009

VW Polo coming to IndiaVW Polo coming to India

VW are planning to launch their flagship small car Polo's launch in India during early 2010. The car has already been a big success in european markets and if priced competitive it could soon cause ripples among sales figures of other small cars in the same segment.…

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24Oct2009

A target too high? Time will tell!A target too high? Time will tell!

General Motors today said that it aims to sell over 4000 electric spark cars over 1 year. The company has made investments in Bangalore based Reva for technology in its new Chevrolet Spark Electric version. It is also said that the electric version of spark will have a top speed over 100 kms per hou…

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24Oct2009

Nano's on Fire!Nano's on Fire!

About 3 customers have so far complained about fire in their Nano's. The fault is so far reported on a switch which could be faulty. On all 3 occassions it is reported that the owners were not injured and also the cars were idle. Is it time to buy a Nano yet! These initial technical snags and faults…

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24Oct2009

Photos from Tokyo Motor ShowPhotos from Tokyo Motor Show

Here are some of the photos from this years Tokyo Motor Show.MazdaHondaLotus StealthLexus HybridToyota PriusSubaru Hybrid TourerCaterhamLexus Hybrid…

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22Oct2009

Toyota on a hiring spree in IndiaToyota on a hiring spree in India

Toyota today said that they are in a hiring spree. The company is gearing up to launch its small car in India. Toyota have already invested massively in Bangalore on a second factory to manufacture its small car.…

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22Oct2009

VW to Buy 49.9% of PorscheVW to Buy 49.9% of Porsche

A couple of years back Porsche had made big news when it had sought to buy out Volkswagen a company that was many times bigger than Porsche. Back then Porsche was having the time of its life in the marketplace. The Boxster was a huge hit thanks to the lack of any formidable rivals and Porsche’s bott…

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22Oct2009

Bullet Classic to be launched on Nov 4thBullet Classic to be launched on Nov 4th

The Bullet Classic will be powered by a 499cc, single cylinder Unit Construction Engine (UCE in RE lingo) putting out 29PS of power at 5250 rpm and a monumental peak torque of 41.3 Nm at a low 4000rpm. The unit construction engine is a massive improvement over the traditional Royal Enfield engines w…

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22Oct2009

New New "SAI" sedan from Toyota stable

Toyota today announced the launch of its new hybrid sedan "Sai" in Japan. This is the second in the low priced sedan range after Prius. Toyota also sells hybrid sedans in the Lexus brand. The car will be priced around 36000 USD in Japan.…

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20Oct2009

Hydrogen cars in slow pace - Honda to enter electric marketHydrogen cars in slow pace - Honda to enter electric market

Roughly over two years ago, Honda launched the FCX Clarity, the worlds first commercially manufactured and sold hydrogen powered car. The car is commercially available in California. There are many positive sides of using a hydrogen powered car, the main benefit is that its byproduct is only water, …

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20Oct2009

New Hunk and SplendorNew Hunk and Splendor

Hero Honda launched the latest versions of Hunk and Splendor. The new versions will help the company increase its sales during this festive period. Ex-Showroom prices for Hunk starts slightly over fifty six thousand rupees, while Splendor costs just over forty thousand rupees.…

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19Oct2009

Tata Daewoo trucks recall in South KoreaTata Daewoo trucks recall in South Korea

South Korean authorities have requested Tata - Daewoo trucks a joint venture to recall around 3000 trucks on safety grounds.…

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19Oct2009

Export to Europe Slows DownExport to Europe Slows Down

Maruti and Hyundai reported a slow down in their exports to European markets. This has triggered a race to target other major countries to keep the export momentum going.…

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19Oct2009

Chrysler Jeep Driving to IndiaChrysler Jeep Driving to India

Troubled Chrysler is to set its foot in India with its joint venture with Fiat. The company earlier ran into trouble and filed for bankruptcy.Jeep is widely used in North America and is also quite popular in Europe. Although they are large gass guzlers they are comfortable and luxurious.The Tata Fia…

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19Oct2009

Electric Spark from GM & RevaElectric Spark from GM & Reva

General Motors and Reva are holding hands together to deliver an Electric powered Spark within a year.Reva has been the leading company manufacturing pure electric cars, while industry leading Toyota and Honda already have hybrid cars. Although hybrid cars were launched in India about a year ago, th…

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14Oct2009

Tata launches Indigo ManzaTata launches Indigo Manza

Tata today launched the latest sedan from its stable named "Indigo Manza". The car comes with a load of features which are not available in most upmarket sedans. It comes with features such as Bluetooth, Laptop chargers, Mobile phone charger and even more.Prices are said to start from 4.8 Lakhs for …

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14Oct2009

China's Car Sales Increase by 77%China's Car Sales Increase by 77%

In China, over 13 lakh cars were sold in September and was an increase of over 77% over the same period month last year reports an automotive body of China. China is currently the worlds largest car market after surpassing car sales in the US during January this year.…

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13Oct2009

Car Sales Increase by 20%Car Sales Increase by 20%

Car Sales in India rose by over 20% compared with the same month in the previous year. Over 1.25 lakh cars were sold last month.…

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13Oct2009

BMW Launches Z4 Roadster (59 Lakhs)BMW Launches Z4 Roadster (59 Lakhs)

German BMW today announced the launch of its sports car Z4 Roadster. The car is being launched with a 3 Litre petrol engine. The car is priced at 59 lakhs ex-showroom.…

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12Oct2009

Chevrolet Cruze Launched at 10.99 to 12.49 LakhsChevrolet Cruze Launched at 10.99 to 12.49 Lakhs

Chevrolet have announced the launch of its latest luxury mid sized sedan "Cruze". It will join the segment with other cars such as Ford Fiesta, Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Verna. The car is available in two variants LT and LTZ both riding on a 2.0 litre diesel engine.…

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12Oct2009
 
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